Project Assistant

Welcome to New Black! We’re on the hunt for a Project Assistant who’s more than just an organizer, someone who thrives in tech-driven environments and can connect the dots between people, processes, and product.In this role, you’ll be the operational backbone of the Product Circle, ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work closely with the Product Lead and cross-functional teams, providing coordination support while bringing analytical thinking and a good understanding of how our product, EVA, functions.About New BlackWe are just a bunch of NERDS, transforming the world of (e)commerce with our truly unique Contextual Commerce platform, EVA, which empowers brands and retailers to adapt to change.EVA improves customer experiences by providing flexible infrastructure and seamless digital solutions for leading brands and retailers such as Rituals, Dyson, G-Star, Intersport, AFC Ajax, Kiko Milano, and many more.Our PhilosophyNew Black, is a company like no other. That is a promise.NEW BLACK believes work is more than compensation; we embrace holacracy to foster collaboration, aligning as a team without rigid reporting lines for agility and responsiveness.NEW BLACK is dedicated to hard work and continuous improvement, viewing success as a shared responsibility and striving for excellence.NEW BLACK is more than a software company; we are a next-generation platform transforming (e)commerce, filled with passionate people who love what we do.NEW BLACK is ambitious; we are profitable and fully bootstrapped (no investors, no debts), granting us the freedom to shape our company as we see fit.NEW BLACK wholly owns its intellectual property, enabling us to make independent decisions about our products and innovate with the latest technology.NEW BLACK has formed strategic partnerships with top global brands like Apple, Microsoft, Adyen, and Deloitte, creating an ecosystem for global expansion and sustainable success.About your role As our Project Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring project excellence across teams. You’ll manage coordination, facilitate communication, and help monitor progress, while also bringing analytical insight to discussions around data, product improvements, and technical workflows.You’ll be exposed to the full lifecycle of product initiatives, making this role perfect for someone who loves structure, problem-solving, and understanding how things work under the hood.Project Coordination & DeliveryMaintain and update project schedules, milestones, and dependencies.Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action points.Track deliverables and follow up on next steps with internal stakeholders.Keep project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello) organized and accurate.Compile clear progress reports and share updates with the Product Lead and stakeholders.Technical & Analytical UnderstandingUnderstand basic technical concepts to communicate effectively with developers and analysts.Support the translation of functional requirements into clear documentation.Review improvement requests or data insights to ensure alignment with project goals.Identify small process or data inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements.Operational SupportHelp the Product Lead manage priorities and administrative tasks.Support in preparing presentations, proposals, or reports.Gather and organize feedback from team members and clients to support decision-making.What are we looking for?Must-Haves1–3 years of experience as a Project Assistant, PMO Support, or similar role.Experience in a tech or product-oriented environment.Familiarity with Agile ways of working and tools such as Jira, Trello, or Confluence.Strong communication and coordination skills in English.Excellent attention to detail and proactive mindset.Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently based on urgency and importance.Analytical curiosity, you like to understand how systems, data, or products fit together.Nice-to-HavesUnderstanding of retail or commerce ecosystems.Trained in performing teams’ retrospectives. Experience preparing presentations or proposals for internal and external audiences.What we offerA company like no other; New Black really takes care of you. We hire with the intention to keep you!To be your own boss, for we don’t have a hierarchy but implemented a holacratic way of working. Everyone is equal.State of the art equipment for your home office (AirPods, Macbook etc.), and many amazing perks which will reflect your effort and input.Determine your own working hours and days. Determine your own off-time and working location.When you come to the office – the travel is on us!Our own chef who prepares amazing lunches for you in the office.To be part of something great, not just a job, but a movement in Retail IT landscape. This is a company where everyone works with passion, and they are the best in what they do.We are changing the future of retail worldwide, and we invite you to be part of it. Apply because you’ve got the motivation to change the game of global retail and the skills to back it up.